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How do I keep my F-1 visa and I-20 active as an international student?

To maintain status (F-1 Visa and I-20 active), international students should:

  1. Be enrolled in a minimum of 12 units every Fall and Spring Semester, unless they have prior approval from the International Student Center for a Reduced Course Load
    • Be enrolled in at least 9 on-campus units during every Fall and Spring Semesters if using one online class to meet 12-unit requirement
    • No online English classes allowed
  3. Maintain a minimum of 2.0 Grade Point Average (GPA)
  4. Report a change of address, email, or phone number to the International Student Center (ISC) within 10 days
  5. Meet with a counselor/advisor before adding/dropping a class
    • Must get permission from a counselor/advisor and an ISC staff signature to drop below 12 units
  6. Obtain proper authorization from USCIS before student begins working off campus
  7. Ensure that passport or I-20 do not expire
  8. Request a travel signature on the I-20 at least one week before leaving the U.S. in order to be able to return and continue with the education program
  9. Purchase Citrus College’s Health Insurance before registering for every Fall and Spring Semesters
  10. Pay all fees before the scheduled Drop for Nonpayment Dates advertised each term/semester